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Your City at Work: From the Mayor's Desk is a weekly newsletter released by the City of Stamford on Fridays. The content of this newsletter is compiled by the City of Stamford and relies on information provided by City staff, state elected officials, local organizations, health professionals, and members of the community. If you have information that should be included in this newsletter — or believe some information is incorrect — please contact the City’s Communications Assistant Aaron Miller at amiller1@stamfordct.gov.

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Your City at Work: From the Mayor’s Desk

Post Date:05/16/2025 5:10 PM

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Your City at Work: From the Mayor’s Desk

 

Read below to learn more about initiatives my administration is working on, resources for Stamford residents, information about upcoming events, and important city and state information.

 

MAYOR’S UPDATES

  • Police Memorial: This week, Stamford commemorated National Police Week with a special memorial ceremony to honor the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of law enforcement officers across the nation. I extend my deepest gratitude to the brave men and women of the Stamford Police Department for their unwavering commitment to keeping our community safe. We will never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Police Memorial

CITY NEWS

  • Long Ridge Road Milling and Resurfacing: The Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced a milling and resurfacing project on Long Ridge Road (Route 104). The project is scheduled to begin on Sunday, May 18 and continue until Thursday, June 5. The project will take place on Long Ridge Road between Stillwater Road and Maltbie Avenue. Weather permitting, milling will take place from May 18-23 and resurfacing May 27-June 5. Work will take place between 7:00 pm and 5:00 am Sunday night through Friday morning.
  • Wire Mill Bridge: The Wire Mill Bridge is scheduled to close on May 19th, but not before the opening of the Cedar Heights Bridge.
  • Walk-In Permitting Hours: Planning a residential or small business project? Join us at our upcoming walk-in permitting hours. City staff from departments like Health, Zoning, and Building will be available to assist with food, cosmetology, retail, and other permits. Please complete this form before your visit: https://veoci.com/v/p/form/v64yk9yc2ae3
  • May Arts & Culture Guide: The City of Stamford and the Stamford Arts and Culture Commission are excited to announce, “Stamford Spotlight: A Celebration of Arts and Culture.” This guide highlights upcoming arts and cultural events in Stamford. Be sure to stop by and support our local organizations! Click here to view the May Guide.
  • Lathon Wider Community Center: On the morning of Thursday, January 2, the City Facilities Department was notified of a flooding incident in the basement of the Lathon Wider Community Center (137 Henry Street) caused by a failure in a piece of mechanical equipment. The target date for reopening the building is July 1, 2025. For any questions or urgent needs regarding the Health Department’s walk-in health services, please call (203)-977-5652.
    • The Stamford Health Department Community Public Health Clinic has temporarily moved to 138 Stillwater Avenue - a former Optimus location. Convenient street parking is available.
  • Paving Update: Click here for the priority list for paving operations established in response to a city-wide road assessment in 2022.
  • Curb Repair: Request for curb repairs can be submitted under the category "Roads" on Fixit at stamfordct.gov/fixit
  • Apply for a Special Events Permit: To reserve a pavilion or host events at city parks click here.

 

RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTS

  • Boards and Commissions: Are you a Stamford resident interested in serving on a City Board or Commission? Click here to learn more about serving.

 

City Events

  • Memorial Day Parade: The City of Stamford Memorial Day Parade will be on Sunday, May 18! The parade will begin at 12:00 pm starting at the Stamford Police Department and travel straight down Bedford Street, across Broad Street and continuing on Atlantic Street, followed by the ceremony at Veterans Park at 1:00 pm.

A graphic for the Memorial Day Parade

Employment Opportunities in the City

  • Old Long Ridge Road Bridge: After a visual inspection of the Old Long Ridge Road Bridge, just south of Hunting Ridge Road, city engineers have implemented a temporary one-way traffic pattern, effective immediately. The City will share further updates as they become available.

     

  • Mill Road Bridge: The Mill Road bridge near Old Long Ridge Road is open to one lane vehicular traffic.  Residents can click here for updates.
  • Cedar Heights Bridge Replacement: The Cedar Heights Bridge is currently closed and is scheduled to reopen this Saturday. Residents are encouraged to check here for more information.
  • Hunting Ridge Road Bridge Replacement: The Hunting Ridge Road Bridge is currently closed for replacement. A detour route is in effect, with the project scheduled to be completed in June 2025. More information can be found here.
  • Connecticut Department of Transportation Stamford Station Construction: Construction continues at the Stamford Train Station, so please make sure to plan ahead.

Public Health

  • Blood Pressure Screening: Free blood pressure screenings will be available at the Cradle to Career Early Childhood Fair on Saturday, May 17th at Mill River Park from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

     

  • For information on COVID-19, visit the Department of Health and Human Services website.

 

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Have a wonderful weekend!

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Caroline Simmons

 

 

 

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